One of the worst anime productions to ever come down the proverbial pike, Daimidaler takes all of the stereotypical vices of anime—misogyny, incoherent storylines, pointless violence—and magnifies them a thousand-fold, with nary a jot of anything resembling wit or style. The plot revolves around a teenage pervert named Kouichi who has the ability to produce the Hi-ERO particles needed to operate a giant robot. But Kouichi can only create these particles by molesting buxom girls, which he does in disgustingly graphic detail. The reason Kouichi and his robot are needed is because Earth is facing an invasion of alien penguins with huge front tails (that look suspiciously phallic). Unfortunately, the makers of this enervated mess are unable to differentiate between comedy and vulgarity. Compiling all 12 episodes from 2014 in a dual-language Blu-ray/DVD Combo set, rated TV-MA, extras include audio commentaries and bonus OVAs. Not recommended. (P. Hall)
Daimidaler: Prince vs. Penguin Empire: The Complete Series
(2014) 4 discs. 300 min. Blu-ray/DVD Combo: $64.98. Funimation (avail. from most distributors). Volume 31, Issue 2
Daimidaler: Prince vs. Penguin Empire: The Complete Series
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